Augment CodePaid only
Paid from
$20 a month
View plans and limitsUpdated 4 September 2026 · Independent comparison
Augment Code vs Claude Code:
which should you use?
Augment Code and Claude Code, side by side. Find the one that fits what you need to do.
Find your best fitThe 30-second answer
Augment Code built for codebases large enough that context is the whole problem, and it indexes the repository rather than reading files on demand.
Claude Code is built for coding, data & technical work.
Pricing, simplified
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Claude CodePaid only
Paid from
$20 a month
View plans and limitsThe 30-second comparison
If you only read one section, make it this one. Rows where both sides say the same thing are left out — the point is where they differ. Where each row came from is listed underneath.
| Category | Augment Code | Claude Code | Better fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it's built for | Built for codebases large enough that context is the whole problem, and it indexes the repository rather than reading files on demand. | Runs in the terminal across whole repositories — refactors, test suites, multi-file changes. | Claude Code |
| Fit for coding, data & technical work | Strong fit | Built for this | Claude Code |
| What the paid tiers cost |
|
| Tie |
| What to watch out for | Individual plans were retired in 2026, so the entry price is a team one — flat, not per seat, which makes it unusually cheap per head on a large team. What you buy is a usage allowance rather than seats: $20 buys $20 of it, and anything beyond is topped up pay as you go. Inline completions were removed from the cheaper tiers first. | Consumes usage quickly on long agentic runs. Assess it on your own codebase. | Tie |
| Made by | Augment Computing — Palo Alto, US. | Anthropic — San Francisco, US. | Tie |
Claude Code is ahead on 2 of the 5 rows compared, 2 of them about how well it does the job itself. That is a clear lead rather than a tiebreaker.
Claude Code
Runs in the terminal across whole repositories — refactors, test suites, multi-file changes.
✓ The job is mainly coding, data & technical work
✓ Runs in the terminal across whole repositories — refactors, test suites, multi-file changes.
✓ It is built for coding, data & technical work
✓ Included with every paid Claude plan — Pro, Max and both Team seats — rather than sold separately. Claude itself is free and will still help with code in a chat window
Built for codebases large enough that context is the whole problem, and it indexes the repository rather than reading files on demand.
Augment Code is the better answer when the job is what it was built for rather than what the pick above does broadly.
✓ Built for codebases large enough that context is the whole problem, and it indexes the repository rather than reading files on demand.
✓ It is aimed at developers
✓ Paid plans start at $20 a month
How we know
Every row that separated these two, and where it came from. Nothing here is a hands-on test — if a line rests on a vendor’s own pricing page, it says so and links it.
| Row | Favours | Weight | Where it came from |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it's built for | Claude Code | How well it does the job | From this site’s own catalogue record for each product — compiled by hand, not imported. How a product gets listed |
| Fit for coding, data & technical work | Claude Code | How well it does the job | Both products are listed under coding, data & technical work in the catalogue, and this is the fit recorded against each listing. Everything listed under coding, data & technical work |
The prices
Augment Code. Read by hand off augmentcode.com on 4 September 2026. It is not on the monthly re-check, so confirm there before paying. augmentcode.com/pricing
Claude Code. Read by hand off anthropic.com on 4 September 2026. It is not on the monthly re-check, so confirm there before paying. anthropic.com/pricing
The ratings
The category these two share. Coding, Data & Technical Work — both are listed there in the catalogue, and the fit recorded against each listing is a judgement made here, by hand.
The nine-category grid below. Derived from what each product is listed for, by one script, once per build — so the same pair always reads the same. It is a derivation, not a review.
What this is not
Neither product was run side by side to produce this page. Nobody was paid to appear on it and nothing here is ranked by commission.
To put the same question to both and read the answers yourself, run them side by side — that is a live test, and this is not.
Choose based on what you’re doing
All ten categories, including the ones where neither of these is the answer. These ratings are derived from what each product is listed for, not from running it — a rating here is a reading of the record, and the record is linked.
01
General-Purpose AI Assistants
Questions, brainstorming, explanations, everyday tasks, decision-making, general advice.
Augment Code
Not a good fitClaude Code
Not a good fitBest choice: Neither
02
Search, Research & Academics
Web research, deep research, books, academic papers, citations, news, fact-checking.
Augment Code
Bad fitClaude Code
Bad fitBest choice: Neither
03
Writing, Communication & Language
Emails, reports, essays, editing, summarizing, translation, presentations.
Augment Code
Bad fitClaude Code
Bad fitBest choice: Neither
04
Coding, Data & Technical Work
Programming, debugging, data analysis, spreadsheets, math, engineering, technical research.
Augment Code
Good fitClaude Code
Built for thisBest choice: Claude Code
05
Business, Finance & Professional Work
Business strategy, investing, market research, legal, sales, HR, accounting, consulting.
Augment Code
Not a good fitClaude Code
Not a good fitBest choice: Neither
06
Image & Design
Image generation, photo editing, logos, graphics, product design, advertising creatives.
Augment Code
Bad fitClaude Code
Bad fitBest choice: Neither
07
Video
Video generation and editing, clipping, subtitles, avatars, animation and motion capture.
Augment Code
Bad fitClaude Code
Bad fitBest choice: Neither
08
Audio, Voice & Music
Voice generation, transcription, music, dubbing, sound cleanup and podcast production.
Augment Code
Bad fitClaude Code
Bad fitBest choice: Neither
09
Marketing & Content Creation
Social media, SEO, advertising, copywriting, content ideas, scripts, brand development.
Augment Code
Bad fitClaude Code
Bad fitBest choice: Neither
10
Productivity, Automation & Personal Life
AI agents, workflows, scheduling, meetings, organization, shopping, travel, personal finance.
Augment Code
Not a good fitClaude Code
Not a good fitBest choice: Neither
Built for codebases large enough that context is the whole problem, and it indexes the repository rather than reading files on demand.
by Augment ComputingBuilt for codebases large enough that context is the whole problem, and it indexes the repository rather than reading files on demand.
It is aimed at developers
Paid plans start at $20 a month
Runs in the terminal across whole repositories — refactors, test suites, multi-file changes.
by AnthropicThe job is mainly coding, data & technical work
Runs in the terminal across whole repositories — refactors, test suites, multi-file changes.
It is built for coding, data & technical work
Included with every paid Claude plan — Pro, Max and both Team seats — rather than sold separately. Claude itself is free and will still help with code in a chat window
Pricing, simplified
The plans people actually compare, read from each vendor’s own page.
PricingSimple, up-to-date plan overview.
Augment Codeby Augment Computing
Claude Codeby AnthropicFree version
Augment Code
No — paid from the startPaid from the start
Claude Code
No — paid from the startPaid from the start
Individual plans
Augment Code
Standard
$20 / month
Claude Code
Pro
$20 / month$17 / month (annual)
Max
From $100 / month
Business plans
Augment Code
From $100 / user / month
Claude Code
From $25 / user / monthFrom $20 / user / month (annual)Team standard seat, Team premium seat
Enterprise
Augment Code
Custom pricing
Claude Code
From $20 / user / month
Tell us what you use AI for
Pick your main job and the verdict below changes to match. Every answer is on the page already, so this works as a reader, not a lookup.
The verdict for that job
Claude Code
Claude Code. It is built for coding, data & technical work; Augment Code does it well without it being its focus.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Augment Code or Claude Code better?
Claude Code is ahead on 2 of the 5 rows compared, 2 of them about how well it does the job itself. That is a clear lead rather than a tiebreaker. Claude Code is built for coding, data & technical work; Augment Code does it well without it being its focus. Augment Code: Built for codebases large enough that context is the whole problem, and it indexes the repository rather than reading files on demand. Claude Code: Runs in the terminal across whole repositories — refactors, test suites, multi-file changes.
Is Augment Code or Claude Code cheaper?
They start at the same price, $20 a month.
Do Augment Code and Claude Code both have free plans?
Neither. Both are paid from the start.
What should I watch out for?
Augment Code: Individual plans were retired in 2026, so the entry price is a team one — flat, not per seat, which makes it unusually cheap per head on a large team. What you buy is a usage allowance rather than seats: $20 buys $20 of it, and anything beyond is topped up pay as you go. Inline completions were removed from the cheaper tiers first. Claude Code: Consumes usage quickly on long agentic runs. Assess it on your own codebase.
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Augment Code
What it is for, who makes it, what it costs and what to use instead.
Claude Code
What it is for, who makes it, what it costs and what to use instead.
Best AI for Coding
Programming, debugging, data analysis, spreadsheets, math, engineering, technical research.